Artificial Sweeteners and Weight Gain

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By Dr. Sandy

Feb 18, 2008

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Reader Question: I've heard that artificial sweeteners have been linked to weight gain. Is this true?

On Call Response: It's possible. Some research suggests that consuming artificial sweeteners confuses the brain because the sweet taste is not followed by a burst of calories, so your body ends up wanting more food.

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